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Photog Susan Wood to speak at library about ‘Women’
March 16, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Established photographer Susan Wood will be speaking at the Johann Fust Community Library at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 about her new book, “Women: Portraits 1960 – 2000.” The rece…
Promenade, renovation of Palm Avenue home discussed at BGHPB meeting
March 16, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN At the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 14 the public comments were actually more interesting than the lone agenda item set for discussion….
ISLAND LEO BEAT …
March 16, 2018
On Thursday, March 8 Lee County Undersheriff Carmine Marceno and his Command Staff visited Boca Grande to meet the residents while enjoying coffee and pancakes at the United Methodist Church. The e…
DUI crash on BG Causeway causes damage to boat, cars
March 16, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT A local landscaper was arrested for driving under the influence after a reckless driver call turned into an accident on the Boca Grande Causeway on Friday, March 9. At approximately …
Obituary: In memory of artist Lise Yust
March 16, 2018
■ WRITTEN BY SHARON MCKENZIE There are times in your life when someone crosses your path and leaves a marked impact on your life. A person who touches you so profoundly that immediate despair sets …
Profile John Corcoran
March 16, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Real estate transactions and rentals at the north end of the island govern most of his days, but John Corcoran’s passion is training and competing with his retired Thoroughbred raceh…
Much agreement about leafblowers
March 16, 2018
To the Editor: I could not agree more with Jane Shanley about the insufferable noise and pollution from gas-powered leafblowers. If I had my way, they would be banned from the Island! We at Seagrap…
Suncoast matching fund met! On to the next …
March 16, 2018
To the Editor: Thank you for your generosity! The Suncoast Humane Society Boca Grande Capital Fundraising Committee is deeply appreciative of island residents who donated to meet the $250,000 Febru…
‘My Fair Lady’ gets glowing review
March 16, 2018
To the Editor, I was bowled over on Friday night by the terrific performance of “My Fair Lady” by Royal Palm Players. The entire cast, headed by the outstanding all-around performances of Hal McCom…
Many residents passionate about gun control
March 16, 2018
To the Editor: It was with regret that we read Sheriff Scott’s March 2 editorial about guns, in which he seemed to side not with police chiefs across the country but with the NRA. Among developed c…